The Perfect Father [Poem]
My mother, a single parent, couldn’t compete with the perfect father that lived in my head.
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Neurodiversity
Humans are weird and brains are complex. Neurodiversity is a term that encompasses the neurotypical and the neurodivergent.
Is anyone truly neurotypical? Maybe not but Western society has created standards that set expectations for everyone to conform, cultivating its definition.
Neurodiversity is beautiful, it’s simply the diversity in how humanity thinks. It’s what makes us human and sets us apart from the rest of the animal kingdom.
Applied Behavior Analysis is a Business & Children are the Products
The truth about ABA is that it’s just a business making profit off your disabled children and parents are the customers.
Is Bluey Autistic?
Adult watchers of the children’s Austrailian TV show “Bluey” have noticed the titular character isn’t neurotypical. So they wonder, is Bluey autistic? See what this autistic adult believes.
Day 1 – Informational Sessions | Disability & Mental Health Summit 2022
This event is in-person at the Beth El Synagogue so seats are limited. Come listen to speakers like Dr. Edwin King, Joyce Bender, Amy Guthrie, and more.
Fake Allies
Learn about some of the fake allies and the mental gymnastics they go through to maintain their reality.
Unmasking Autism
What better way to learn about autism than from an autistic person? Learn why autistics are unmasking for their mental health.
Day 2 – Informational Sessions & Resource Fair | Disability & Mental Health Summit 2022
Registration is now open for the resource fair and final day of sessions for Dan Miller’s Disability & Mental Health Summit on May 26th, 2022! I’m speaking at 1pm so I better see you there!
Ring Theory for Neurodiverse Families
Learn about the Ring Theory created by Susan Silk and how it can mitigate harm caused by miscommunication in neurodiverse families.
When the Autistic Mask Fails [Survey Results]
What are the long-term effects of autistic masking and what happens when it fails? Let’s talk about the survey results regarding when people are diagnosed.
Spoon Theory FAQ
Check out this FAQ on spoon theory. Share it with your friends and family when you’re too low on spoons to explain it to them.
Feelings Wheel for Alexithymia
I use this feelings wheel, created by Dr. Gloria Willcox, to assist with my alexithymia. If it helps you too, try my interactive tool to identify your current feelings.
Identity First Language vs Person First Language
The autistic community prefers identity-first language over person-first language. Learn what this means and why it’s important.